Okay, a few weeks ago I had a bit of a theory. It began when I was playing Skyrim and saw one of those little facts that shows up on the loading screen, something along the lines of: "Skyrim is also known as the Fatherland." I thought it was a fun coincidence, but then I thought of something else:
Skyrim is a metaphor for Nazi Germany.
Hear me out. My theory is that the Stormcloaks represent the Nazis, and Windhelm Germany. Evidence for this? Try Ulfric to begin with. I believe he is a metaphor for Hitler. He was very bitter about a previous war (with the Dominion) and hated the Dark Elves for it. Prior to the war, he was taken prisoner (much like Hitler) and returned to Windhelm to lead them with a message of racial purity and that Skyrim is for the Nords (Aryans). He was also a great public speaker, much like Hitler. Those who fought with the Stormcloaks will recall the speech he makes when they are victorious. His men are completely loyal to him (like the SS), which I suppose is another point.
Also, there's Windhelm, which I believe may represent Nazi Germany. The first thing you notice when entering this place is a Dark Elf being abused and the ghetto that Dark Elves are forced to live in. Remind you of anything? Most people you meet in Windhelm have a military background or are in some way supporting everything that Ulfric is saying, agreeing with his racist views and encouraging the war.
I think it goes without saying that the Khajit represent travelling gypsies. They are discriminated against as well, with their caravans being routinely raided and destroyed. The Nazis weren't exactly fond of gypsies either...
What are your thoughts on this, Escapist? Am I onto something, or am I batshit insane? I could be miles away from the actual metaphor, if there is one. Let me know what you think.
Skyrim is a metaphor for Nazi Germany.
Hear me out. My theory is that the Stormcloaks represent the Nazis, and Windhelm Germany. Evidence for this? Try Ulfric to begin with. I believe he is a metaphor for Hitler. He was very bitter about a previous war (with the Dominion) and hated the Dark Elves for it. Prior to the war, he was taken prisoner (much like Hitler) and returned to Windhelm to lead them with a message of racial purity and that Skyrim is for the Nords (Aryans). He was also a great public speaker, much like Hitler. Those who fought with the Stormcloaks will recall the speech he makes when they are victorious. His men are completely loyal to him (like the SS), which I suppose is another point.
Also, there's Windhelm, which I believe may represent Nazi Germany. The first thing you notice when entering this place is a Dark Elf being abused and the ghetto that Dark Elves are forced to live in. Remind you of anything? Most people you meet in Windhelm have a military background or are in some way supporting everything that Ulfric is saying, agreeing with his racist views and encouraging the war.
I think it goes without saying that the Khajit represent travelling gypsies. They are discriminated against as well, with their caravans being routinely raided and destroyed. The Nazis weren't exactly fond of gypsies either...
What are your thoughts on this, Escapist? Am I onto something, or am I batshit insane? I could be miles away from the actual metaphor, if there is one. Let me know what you think.